DELIVERING QUALITY ORGANIC PRODUCE SINCE 1988

Earl’s Organic Produce carries a full line of organic fruits and vegetables in our 96,000 square foot warehouse in San Francisco.

 

The California stone fruit season is off to an excellent start. Wonderfully sweet and juicy California peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums are now coming out of the Central San Joaquin Valley. 

WHAT DEFINES EARL’S

  • Passion for produce

    We have been leading the way in both innovation and efficiency, making sure produce arrives at the peak of freshness.

    WHAT'S IN SEASON

  • Committed to Relationships

    Ask both our grower partners and our customers, and they’ll tell you our service and communication is what sets us above.

    MEET OUR PARTNERS

  • Dedicated to Knowledge

    Our passion for organics drives us to educate and share our expertise about the seasonality and geography of each piece of produce we deliver.

    BROWSE THE BLOG

Earl’s Organic Produce promotes organic agriculture and a sustainable food trade while cultivating enduring partnerships with growers and customers.

By creating mutually beneficial, meaningful, and committed relationships across the food chain, Earl’s Organic aspires to connect those who produce organic food with those who consume organic food. We seek to educate, excite, and evoke passion for the organic culture, and we do this by forging partnerships with both growers and buyers.

 

 β€œEarl’s Organic provides understanding and support β€” it’s a true partnership. For Earl it’s not just about the bottom line.”

β€” Alex Madrigal & Iris Montano-Madrigal,
Covilli Organics

 
 

OUR JOURNEY

  • Earl Herrick's Produce Truck

    1975

    In 1975 Earl Herrick sold fruits and vegetables from a small converted beverage truck at the Fulton and 10th Street entrance to Golden Gate Park.

  • Earl's Organic Produce is Born

    1980

    Earl spent several years establishing grower relationships as a produce buyer at Marin-based natural market called Living Foods.

  • Earl Herrick's Produce Journey

    1988

    Earl took an opportunity to open a single stall on the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market in 1988, and Earl’s Organic Produce was born.

  • Earl's Organic Produce Grows

    1998

    We outgrew the small stall and moved to a larger space on The San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market.

  • 2010

    Earl's moved into a 34,000 square foot warehouse on The San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market.

  • 2014

    We outgrew our space (again!) and moved next door into a 62,000 square foot facility where we expanded to four climate-specific coolers.

  • 2025

    Today, Earl is still at the helm, infusing over 100 employees, over 300 growers and over 400 customers with his joyful enthusiasm and focus every day.

β€œEarl’s energy and enthusiasm is unmatched and provides a backdrop for doing the purpose heavy work of providing organic food for our community, cultivating a conscious supply chain and sharing the opportunity for right livelihood."

β€” Matt Landi, a longtime partner of Earl’s Organic

FEATURED BLOGS

Earl’s Organic Produce is inspiring a passion for organic produce by sharing our extensive knowledge of seasonality and geography. Our blog features everything from seasonal highlights to grower profiles.

 
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CALIFORNIA ORGANIC CORN
CALIFORNIA ORGANIC CORN

The California organic corn season starts in May in Thermal, just 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs. In June, production begins to move north to Coalinga, just off Hwy 5, and continues up to Brentwood and Stockton in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Learn how to choose corn without peeling back the husk.

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TUTTI FRUTTI HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
TUTTI FRUTTI HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

For over 30 years Chris Cadwell from Tutti Frutti has specialized in beautiful streaked, striped and unique shaped heirloom tomatoes. Cherokee Purple, Vintage Wine, Brandywine and Persimmon are a few of the incredibly flavorful varieties grown.

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CRESPO SUMMER MANGO MANIA 2025
CRESPO SUMMER MANGO MANIA 2025

Earl’s Mango Mania Display Contest encourages retailers to try bigger, bolder, and more innovative displays in order to drive sales and lead consumers into a Mango Mania frenzy!

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Local California tomato season is showing its colors and summer flavor! @comanchecreekfarms in Chico is now harvesting mixed medley cherry, gold nugget, sweet 100 and early girl tomatoes πŸ…πŸ…πŸ… #producethatinspires #passion4organic #followtheflavor
Blenheims are the most coveted of the apricot varieties and are fast disappearing. Chefs love them to make jams and they are excellent for canning.  Blenheims ripen from the inside out, similar to a pear, with a signature green blush. Test the r
Comanche’s mixed summer squash has something for everyone!  Download Comanche’s Mixed Squash Guide on Earl's marketing resource page on the website. Comanche Creek Farms is nestled against the riparian habitat of Comanche C
First land of California Cherries is here! Sweet Royal Lynn from Fruit World and Tiogas in clamshells from Frog Hollow. Let the stone fruit season comence! Cherries πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’ #producethatinspires #passion4organic #followtheflavor #flavorfocused #cherr
California Cherry season is just around the corner, and we anticipate our first land of cherries Thursday or Friday this week!!  The cherry season is very short in California and typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks depending on the weather or vari
Spring onions have crisp green leaves and firm white or red bulbs. This mild tasting onion is its own unique variety.  They can be grown year-round but they are usually highlighted during the spring.  Now is a great time to try them wh

Committed to Sustainability

At Earl’s Organic Produce, we extend our commitment to sustainability beyond our organic products by practicing the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle – in all aspects of our business operations.